Memory training after stroke
Official title: Treating New Learning and Memory Deficits Following Stroke
Run by Kessler Foundation · NCT07127367 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Researchers are testing a memory training program to see if it helps people who have memory challenges more than a year after a stroke.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kessler Foundation Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (East Hanover, New Jersey) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 5, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 2026 |
| Study ends | October 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 8, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07127367 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Individuals with a history of stroke more than one year ago who experience memory challenges and are able to participate in memory training.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with aphasia or those who do not speak English may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of a memory enhancement technique in adults who have memory difficulties following a stroke that occurred more than one year ago. Participants will engage in a structured memory training program to see if it improves learning and recall abilities. The trial is conducted at the Kessler Foundation in East Hanover, New Jersey, and focuses on individuals without aphasia or non-English language barriers. It does not specify a listed control group or comparative arm in the provided information.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improved memory function and better daily learning abilities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous memory training efforts in stroke patients have shown mixed results, making this area promising but not definitively proven.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Stroke over 1 year ago * Memory challenges Exclusion Criteria: * Aphasia * non English speaking
Where it's running
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Kessler Foundation
East Hanover, New Jersey, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Nancy Chiaravalloti, PhD — Kessler Foundation
- Study coordinator: Nancy Moore, M.A.
- Email: nbmoore@kesslerfoundation.org
- Phone: 19733248450
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.